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1. harhargange · 1790175833 · focus · HN ↗

   In India where people buy the devices with lowest possible cost, i have never seen a smart washing machine so far and rarely a smart fridge. The cost of the smart module doesn’t offset the cost of spying yet i guess.

   1. tocs3 · 1790179840 · focus · HN ↗

      Me, in the US, tried to buy a non smart oven a couple years ago. I could not find one (that fit the space the old oven was in). I also did not see any with knobs that I could turn for less than $10k. They all had the plastic covered membrane buttons.

      1. robocat · 1790182962 · focus · HN ↗

         I wanted an induction hob/stovetop with knobs for my mum for usability. Super hard to find. She had just started to burn stuff on the old resistive unit because she was losing mobility. It had touch sensitive glass that has infuriated her for years (touch on hobs design is always a poor usability compromise).

         Highly recommended upgrade for anyone with parents. I would now even go to trouble to import a unit with knobs (I asked at a heap of shops before luckily finding someone just beginning with a new line for their shop).

         Finding usable devices and buying them for your parents takes a LOT of work, but the work really pays off when you get it right. I also gave them a microwave with knobs.

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